Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting of November 12, 2026

The Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting was held November 12, 2026. The board unanimously denied Carol Fleman’s appeal in BZA 2026-49, affirming the hearing officer’s prior decision. The appeal concerned a variance for a residential dwelling on A1 agricultural land; discussion focused on potential effects on neighboring property values, drainage, and the preservation of farmland. The board concluded that the appeal did not establish grounds to overturn the hearing officer’s decision.

The board unanimously approved BZA 2026-50, granting a variance for agricultural animals on a four-acre property, below the five-acre minimum. Approval was subject to commitments limiting the animals to one horse, two miniature horses, six adult goats (with offspring sold by eight weeks), 40 chickens for butchering, and 20 chickens for eggs. The board also discussed next year’s meeting start time and related public notices; the transcript does not clearly establish the final time. No procurement or spending activity was identified.